ILT20 2025: Match 4, MIE vs DC Match Prediction – Who will win today’s ILT20 match between MIE vs DC?

MI Emirates vs Dubai Capitals.
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Defending champions MI Emirates (MIE) will square off once again with Dubai Capitals (DC) in the latest season of ILT20 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday, January 13.

MI Emirates didn’t have a great start to their title defense as they suffered a gut-wrenching one-run defeat in the season opener against the Capitals in Dubai on Saturday. On the back of Brandon McMullen’s 58 off 42 balls, the Capitals put on 133/8 in 20 overs. The Emirates would have been confident about their chances of chasing the score but a terrible start with the bat dented their progress.

After the first four wickets fell for 23 runs in the fifth over, skipper Nicholas Pooran played a stunning knock of 61 off 40 balls and formed a much-needed 79-run fifth-wicket partnership with Akeal Hosein. However, they departed in quick succession and the lower-order failed to take the Emirates home.

MIE vs DC Match Details:

Sheikh Zayed Stadium Pitch Report

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is expected to provide a balanced surface where there will be something for batters as well as bowlers. The new ball could swing around for a couple of overs and the opening batters will need to be wary. There could be a lot of runs for the taking if teams can keep wickets in hand through the middle overs.

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Head-to-Head Record

Predicted Playing XIs for MIE vs DC

MI Emirates (MIE)

Muhammed Waseem, Kusal Perera, Andre Fletcher, Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran (c & wk), Kieron Pollard, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Fazalhaq Farooqui, AM Ghazanfar, Zahoor Khan

Dubai Capitals (DC)

Shai Hope (wk), Adam Rossington, Brandon McMullen, Rovman Powell, Sikandar Raza (c), Dasun Shanaka, Gulbadin Naib, Olly Stone, Obed McCoy, Farhan Khan, Haider Ali

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Probable Top Performers from MIE vs DC

Probable Best Batter: Nicholas Pooran

The MI Emirates captain has been in fine form in the shortest format. Nicholas Pooran was the best batter on show from both sides in the first game. He will look to continue his purple patch on Monday. The Capitals would want to see the back of him as early as possible.

Probable Best Batter: Fazalhaq Farooqi

Fazalhaq Farooqi was exceptional in the first match as he finished with figures of 5/16 in his four overs. His role with the new ball is going to be crucial. Early wickets can be key on this surface and Farooqi has the ability to provide that.

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Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

MI Emirates win the toss and opt to bowl first.

Powerplay: 40-50

DC: 150-170

MI Emirates win the match.

Scenario 2

Dubai Capitals win the toss and opt to bowl first.

Powerplay: 40-50

MIE: 155-175

Dubai Capitals win the match.

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.